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Ford Kuga I (2008–2012)

4.0/5
Reliability score Good
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Most reported affected parts

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Wheel bearings
2 reports
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Flywheel
1 reports
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Interior rattles / noises
1 reports
4
Radio / CD
1 reports
5
Tire wear
1 reports

Engine reliability summary

Petrol

Engine Score Reports Common issues
2.5 i 20V (200 Hp) (HYDB) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.5 i 20V (200 Hp) Automatic (HYDB) 4.0 2 Wheel bearings, Gearbox

Diesel

Engine Score Reports Common issues
2.0 Duratorq TDCi (140 Hp) DPF (UFDA) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 Duratorq TDCi (140 Hp) DPF 4x4 (UFDA) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 Duratorq TDCi (140 Hp) DPF PowerShift (UFDA) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 Duratorq TDCi (163 Hp) DPF (TXDA) No reports 0 No issues reported
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2.0 Duratorq TDCi (163 Hp) DPF PowerShift (TXDA) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TDCi (136 Hp) (G6DG) 4.0 2 Flywheel, Interior rattles / noises, Radio / CD
2.0 TDCi (136 Hp) 4x4 (G6DG) No reports 0 No issues reported

Owner reviews

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Ford Kuga I 2.0 TDCi (136 Hp) SUV 32,000 km

Problem: Flywheel

Vehicle's look, comfort. Original radio is low-end, RDS doesn't work, and Ford can't fix it. Trunk a bit small for five. Lacks steering wheel control lighting. Like my previous C-Max, the Kuga seems to wear rear tires unevenly, causing unpleasant road noise around 30,000 km.

Pros: Vehicle appearance, Comfort
Cons: Low-quality original radio, RDS issues, unresolved by Ford, Small trunk for five people, Missing steering wheel control illumination, Rear tire wear (feathering) leading to bearing noise after ~30k km
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Ford Kuga I 2.0 TDCi (136 Hp) SUV Mileage unknown

Problem: ABS

The ABS warning light is on, causing the car to brake and lose power on the road. Note: occurs in humid weather. The problem persists despite a diagnosis that reveals nothing.

Pros: Economical
Cons: DPF ServiceFord After-sales Electronics (sensors and ABS warning light), ABS warning light on, causing braking with power loss on the road. Note: occurs in humid weather. Problem persists despite diagnosis revealing nothing.
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Ford Kuga I 2.5 i 20V (200 Hp) Automatic SUV 95,000 km

Problem: Bearings

Despite good performance and handling, there are significant road noise issues at 50 km/h, possibly due to the tires. The trunk is also a bit small.

Pros: Performance, Handling
Cons: Trunk is a bit small, Significant road noise at 50 km/h (tires?)
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Ford Kuga I 2.5 i 20V (200 Hp) Automatic SUV 58,000 km

Problem: Gearbox

Qualities: Top handling including on snow, quiet operation, very flexible engine. Flaws: Ground clearance too low for my taste, fuel consumption, automatic gearbox lacks intelligence. Problems: Nothing to report.

Pros: Excellent handling, including in snow, Quiet operation, Very smooth engine
Cons: Ground clearance too low for my liking, Fuel consumption, Automatic gearbox lacks intelligence, Nothing to report (R.A.S)

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